Super Bowl: Best & Worst Commercials

What do Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Cardi B, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have in common? They all appear in some of Sunday's most memorable Super Bowl commercials.

Each year, advertisers pony up big bucks to wave their wares in front of 100 million-plus viewers... even though most  commercials are released online, ahead of the Big Game. Below you'll find a curated selection of ads that everyone will be talking about — for better or worse. They feature nine NFL legends, seven celebrity doppelgängers, four Maya Rudolphs and one #FlatMatthew McConaughey.

Our picks also include a That '70s Show reunion, an Edward Scissorhands sequel and a Saturday Night Live sketch revival.

Read our quick take on 20 commercials — listed in no particular order — then share your own reviews in the comments.

Touchdown: 'Twas the Night Before the Super Bowl

Marshawn Lynch narrates this new twist on a Christmas classic, as Super Bowl legends of yesteryear — including Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Terry Bradshaw, Jerome Bettis and Deion Sanders — stay up late and wreak havoc the night before the Big Game.

Touchdown: Alexa's Body (feat. Michael B. Jordan)

Amazon Alexa takes on a "beautiful new form" as one of the company's executives imagines what other beautiful vessels Alexa could live inside of — including the classically handsome Friday Night Lights grad.

Touchdown: Timothée Chalamet Is Edgar Scissorhands

Like father, like son. When Edgar's scissor hands get him kicked off the bus, his mother, Kim Boggs (Winona Ryder, reprising her film role), buys him an all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ, which offers hands-free steering.

Touchdown: Sam Adams' Clydesdales Go Wild

The Budweiser Clydesdales would never, but the Samuel Adams' Clydesdales are a whole different breed — and they're out to break s–t.

Touchdown: Mila Steals Ashton's Cheetos #ItWasntMe

Mila Kunis is caught orange-handed by husband/former That '70s Show costar Ashton Kutcher. Shaggy — aka Mr. Boombastic — offers the power couple an assist on his 2000 hit "It Wasn't Me." Cheesy, but good.

Touchdown: Cardi B. Joins Wayne's World

This is one revival we can get behind! Uber Eats teams with local-access legends Wayne and Garth, and their "local friend" Cardi B., to support local restaurants during these trying times. Schwing!

Touchdown: Don Cheadle and an 'All-Star Cast'

We were genuinely duped by some of these doppelgängers at first — specifically, the stand-ins for Lucy Liu and Serena Williams. But there were more than enough question marks (including the red-carpet actress who looked as much like Megan Fox as she did Jenna Dewan) that we began to pick up on what was going on, even before Cheadle swooped in and confronted his own lookalike on behalf of Michelob ULTRA Organic Seltzer.

Touchdown: Brad Garrett Plays Deli Mobster

The Everybody Loves Raymond vet is fully committed to the role of "king of cold cuts" Tony Bolognavich, a deli meat mafioso who's determined to take down Jimmys John—err, Jimmy John's.

Touchdown: Jessica Long's Story for Toyota

Toyota's Big Game ad tells the life story of Long, who was adopted as a baby, lost both of her legs due to fibular hemimelia, then went on to become a 13-time Paralympic gold medalist representing Team USA. Easily the most inspiring commercial of the night.

Touchdown: Ford Wants You to #FinishStrong​

Unlike some other advertisers, which have chosen to ignore our current reality, Ford is using its airtime to encourage viewers to hang on just a little while longer, so we can successfully combat this virus and get back to our normal lives. (Here's hoping this ad won't be needed again next year. #WearAMask)

Field Goal: Bud Light 'Legends' Assemble

Your enjoyment may vary based on how much nostalgia you have for previous Bud Light ads. This Avengers-style team-up features former pitchmen Post Malone, Cedric the Entertainer, the "I Love You, Man" guy and the Bud Knight.

Field Goal: Four Maya Rudolphs Are Better than One

... and four Maya Rudolphs singing "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" while riding four tiny horses are even better! Just don't ask us to explain what Klarna is/does. We're still not entirely sure.

Field Goal: The Jason Alexander Hoodie

The Greatest American Hero theme song is a direct nod to Seinfeld's "The Susie" episode. But otherwise, yes, this is total the stuff of nightmares.

Field Goal: Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' Remix

This Damien Chazelle-directed Squarespace ad is a little bit country, a little bit La La Land — and we're into it. Here, the country music legend reworks the lyrics to "9 to 5" to create an anthem for the modern-day entrepreneur.

Field Goal: M&Ms Are Sorry About Your Name, Karen

Flag on the play for wasting Schitt's Creek's Dan Levy! But boy did we laugh when Karen was handed a second bag of apology M&Ms, just because her name is Karen.

Fumble: Bud Light Makes Lemons Out of 2020

No one needs a reminder that 2020 was a "lemon of a year" (#TooSoon). It's not like 2021 is going any better!

Fumble: #FlatMatthew McConaughey Wants 3D Doritos

This is the worst flat-person commercial we've seen since those anti-drug PSAs. On the bright side, at least this one can actually help stoners find their perfect snack.

Fumble: 'What If a Burrito Could Change the World?'

We appreciate the Chipotle's sustainability efforts, but did we really need an entire commercial dedicated to them? This just felt like fast-casual chain patting itself on the back.

Fumble: Will Ferrell Is... Mad at Norway?

Where Cadillac succeeded, General Motors failed. It's a crime to waste this many funny people — Will Ferrell! Kenan Thompson! Awkwafina! — in a lousy car commercial.

Fumble: Pringles Leaves Astronauts for Dead

We'd laugh if those astronauts weren't clearly going to die, stranded at sea without any potato chips of their own.

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